CoStar Group

Technology Intern - Richmond, VA (Summer 2027)

CoStar Group$83K — $93K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable major.
  • Minimum expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
  • Achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Available for a full 10-week commitment during the summer internship program.
  • Experience with programming languages, software engineering fundamentals, and database concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing software tools for CoStar Group's platforms.
  • Collaborate with full-time engineers on enterprise-level projects.
  • Contribute to business initiatives with practical software solutions.
  • Engage in daily learning with support from a dedicated mentor.
  • Explore new technologies and apply software engineering principles.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with enterprise-level projects.
  • Exposure to a variety of modern technologies and tools.
  • Opportunity to learn about AI and related technologies.
  • Supportive mentorship throughout the internship program.
  • A collaborative and innovative workplace culture.
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Technology Intern - Richmond, VA (Summer 2027)


Job Description


Technology Intern – Richmond

Role Description: 

We are seeking a Technology Intern to join our team, where you’ll help build the software tools that power CoStar Group’s proprietary platform. These tools support our sales and research teams across leading real estate marketplaces, including Homes.com, CoStar.com, Apartments.com, and LoopNet.com. 

CoStar Group’s technology internship program provides hands-on experience with enterprise-level projects. Interns work alongside full-time engineers, contributing to meaningful business initiatives and gaining exposure to core software engineering principles. Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor to support technical development, career growth, and day-to-day learning throughout the program. 

This position is located in Richmond, VA and offers a schedule of Monday to Thursday in office and the option to work from home on Friday. 

 

Technologies We Use: 

At CoStar Group, our technology teams use a wide range of tools and technologies to build products that support our real estate marketplaces and internal business systems. Depending on the team and project, interns may gain exposure to technologies such as TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue,js, Java, C#, .NET, SQL, Python, Kotlin, Swift, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, NoSQL databases, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and emerging AI tools, although some teams may vary.  

 

Interns may also have the opportunity to learn about AI-related areas such as machine learning, large language models, natural language processing, computer vision, AI APIs, prompt engineering, and model evaluation. 

 

You do not need experience with every technology listed to apply. We are looking for students who are curious, adaptable, and excited to learn new tools while applying strong software engineering fundamentals. 

 

Basic Qualifications:  

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit university or college in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable major. Must be planning to return to school following the completion of the Summer 2027 internship. 

  • Must have an expected graduation date of December 2027 - June 2028 

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA 

  • Available to participate in the full 10-week summer internship program and commit to a 40-hour work week throughout the internship. 

  • Coursework, project, internship, or work experience applying programming languages, software engineering fundamentals, databases, cloud concepts, frameworks, or other technical tools to build or improve software used by the team (or similar/comparable technology) 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Ability to write understandable, maintainable, and well-documented code. 

  • Interest in learning new technologies and building high-quality software. 

  • Demonstrated initiative through academic, internship, project, or extracurricular experiences. 

  • Experience collaborating on academic, internship, project, or team-based work. 

  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and the Software Development Lifecycle 

  • Understanding of web services, APIs, or application design concepts, such as REST or GraphQL. 

  • Exposure to AI, machine learning, data science, or emerging technology concepts through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning. 

  • Experience building or contributing to technical projects, such as capstone projects, personal applications, research, open-source contributions, or class-based software projects. 

 

What's in it for you?  

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.      

 

The final salary or hourly rate offered for this role will fall within the range set forth below based on a  

variety of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. 

 

Base Compensation: $40 - $45 (Hourly) 

 

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 


About CoStar Group

CoStar Group is a provider of information, analytics and marketing services to the commercial property industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Spain. Founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance, the company has grown to include online database CoStar and many online marketplaces, including Apartments.com, LoopNet, Lands of America, and BizBuySell. CoStar Group was founded in 1987 by Andrew C. Florance in Washington, D.C. In 1998, the company became a public company via an initial public offering on the NASDAQ, raising $22.5 million. In 2004, CoStar Group, Inc. v. LoopNet, Inc. became a landmark case in copyright law. In October 2009, the company acquired a building in Washington, D.C., now its headquarters, from the Mortgage Bankers Association for $41.3 million. The building had sold 2 years earlier for $79 million and the company claims it used its analytics data to know the right time to buy. In April 2012, CoStar Group acquired LoopNet for $860 million. In April 2014, the company acquired Apartments.com for $585 million. In April 2015, the company acquired Apartment Finder for $170 million. In July, the company acquired Belbex an online marketplace and information provider for commercial property based in Spain. In February 2017, the company acquired Westside Rentals. In February 2018, the company acquired ForRent.com from Dominion Enterprises for $350 million in cash and $35 million in stock. In October, the company acquired Realla.co an online marketplace for commercial property based in the United Kingdom. In November, the company acquired Cozy Services for $68 million.
Learn more about CoStar Group
Size
4,742 employees
Market Cap
$31.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$227.1 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
NASDAQ

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